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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Christy say his father did just before Christy struck him?
(a) Cursed at him.
(b) Punched him.
(c) Grounded him.
(d) Swung a scythe at him.

2. Christy's demeanor as he tells his story can be described as which of the following?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Dramatic.
(c) Tortured.
(d) Gleeful.

3. The villagers seem very religious, yet they treat Christy with:
(a) Awe for his bravery.
(b) Patience because he is not as devout as they are.
(c) Kindness because his father was cruel.
(d) Pity because he is poorer than they are.

4. When the village girls come to meet Christy, the one item they do not bring him is?
(a) Cake.
(b) Butter.
(c) Duck eggs.
(d) Bacon.

5. In what way does Christy demonstrate courage in Act II?
(a) He professes his love for Pegeen.
(b) He strikes a beggar that is bothering Pegeen.
(c) He admits his crime to the police.
(d) He tells the Widow Quin to leave him alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. The term "whisht" in the character's dialect means:

2. What happens each time Christy tells his story?

3. Christy leaves Pegeen's house to go:

4. What is Shawn's plan for Christy?

5. Which character tells the village girls about Christy and sends them to meet him?

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